ES – TechConnect Briefs

CFD analysis and experimental validation of magnetic droplet generation and deflection across multilaminar flow streams

Gómez-Pastora J., Karampelas I.H., Alorabi A.Q., Tarn M.D., Bringas E., Iles A., Paunov V.N., Pamme N., Furlani E.P., Ortiz I., University of Cantabria, ES

The use of droplet-based microfluidic systems has increased in the last decade due to the advantages these systems present, such as compatibility with many chemical and biological reagents, capability of performing a variety of “digital [...]

CFD analysis of particle magnetophoresis in multiphase continuous-flow bioseparators

Gómez-Pastora J., Karampelas I.H., Bringas E., Furlani E.P., Ortiz I., University of Cantabria, ES

The use of magnetic particles has recently expanded for a process known as detoxification in which different toxins and microorganisms are captured from the bloodstream of septic patients. Magnetic particle-based detoxification has been successfully applied [...]

Characterization, optimization and efficient implementation of active facades in social housing buildings

Iribar-Solaberrieta E., Ruiz de Vergara-Ruiz de Azua I., Escudero-Revilla C., Perez-González D., Hidalgo-Betanzos J.M., Sala-Lizarraga J.M., UPV-EHU, ES

The goal of this research project is to provide free heating by using active facades in a social housing building with 32 dwellings that is located in the North of Spain. Thereby, it was necessary [...]

Integration of graphene into nanoelectronic devices: insights from atomistic simulations

Garcia M., Artacho E., Simune Atomistics S.L., ES

A deep knowledge on the electronic properties of graphene derivatives is critical to successful integration of graphene into future nanoelectronic devices. We investigate the electronic properties of graphene upon adsorption of gases expected to be [...]

Modeling the effect of the increase in the actuation voltage

Jamshidzade M., Cassles J., University of Barcelona, ES

In the past few years many reports have demonstrated the development of RF-MEMS switches considering the mechanical, electrical and chemical behaviors separately. However there are a few works which address the whole aspects of RF-MEMS [...]

Multilayer optical strip for illumination, imaging and analysis

Gomez-Gonzalez E., Marquez-Rivas J., Perales-Esteve M.A., Mayorga-Buiza M.J., University of Seville, ES

An optical device (multilayer optical strip, MOS) is presented. It is composed of a small-sized, strip-shaped, multilayer, planar structure connected to a control unit. Active and passive optical elements allow for controlling the properties, spatial [...]

Theoretical modelling of nanofluids for heat transfer

Myers T.G., Centre de Recerca, ES

In this talk we will discuss two uses of nanofluids for heat transfer: for cooling purposes and for absorbing solar thermal energy. In the first case we show that a popular theoretical model, which has [...]

Theoretical modelling of nanofluids for heat transfer

Myers T.G., Centre de Recerca, ES

In this talk we will discuss two uses of nanofluids for heat transfer: for cooling purposes and for absorbing solar thermal energy. In the first case we show that a popular theoretical model, which has [...]

In Vitro Delivery of Docetaxel to Cancer Cells by Hybrid PLGA@Organosilica Nanoparticles with Redox-Sensitive Molecular Gates

Botella P., Quesada M., Vicente V., Cabrera A., Fabregat K., Instituto de Tecnologia Quimica (UPV-CSIC), ES

We have developed a novel hybrid material based in spherical PLGA nanoparticles containing hydrophobic molecules which have been covered by a thin layer (6-10 nm) of a redox-responsive amorphous organosilica shell. The outer layer incorporates [...]

Controlled Intracellular Release of Camptothecin by Glutathione-Driven Mechanism

Botella P., Muniesa C., Vicente V., Fabregat K., Cabrera A., Instituto de Tecnologia Quimica (UPV-CSIC), ES

Direct coupling of camptothecin (CPT) to nanoparticles is circumvented by the reduced therapeutic activity of its structure-modified derivatives. To negotiate this problem, we have developed a novel CPT nanoplatform based in a mercapto-functionalized silica hybrid [...]